Attractions

Mankei-ji Temple

A direct branch temple of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect, and the family temple of the Sabae domain lords, the Kanbe clan. The ceiling ink paintings "Wind God," "Dragon God," and "Thunder God," painted by the 7th domain lord, Kanbe A…

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Mankei-ji Temple

Fuchu Horse-Hire Road

From Takefu, where the provincial capital was located, one had to cross rugged mountains to reach the capital. However, crossing the lower mountains west of Takefu led to Minami-Echizen Town, from where it was relatively easy to reach Tsuruga by bo…

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Fuchu Horse-Hire Road

Sun Plaza: Village of Greenery and Nature

This is a space where you can lie down on the endless green lawn, race around, and play safely even with small children. It features a running course, tennis courts with lighting, a roller skating rink, and more. There's also a campground, allowing…

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Sun Plaza: Village of Greenery and Nature

Ikedaya Inn

Hapirain Fukui is a business inn located a 5-minute walk from Takefu Station.

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Ikedaya Inn

Gekkō-ji Temple

Upon entering the main hall, a magnificent, lustrous bronze Buddha statue immediately greets visitors. Standing approximately 5.5 meters tall from lotus pedestal to crown, it features a serene countenance. Erected in 1847 (Kōka 4), it was dedicated…

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Gekkō-ji Temple

Chihiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum

This is the birthplace of Chihiro Iwasaki, the picture book artist from Echizen City. The main building retains the charm of its era throughout, and the second-floor gallery hosts several special exhibitions each year. The annex, equipped with a pi…

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Chihiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum

Tokimizu

Tokimizu, a prefecturally designated scenic spot, is a nationally rare intermittent cold spring located midway up Mt. Ohira. Water gushes forth at intervals of several hours. Long ago, mountain workers used the sound of this water as a timekeeper, …

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Tokimizu

Takeshi Public Hall Memorial Museum, Echizen City

Completed in 1929, the Takefu Public Hall is a representative Western-style building from the early Showa period. It served as the town hall (city hall) from 1934 to 1955, and subsequently as a public hall, truly becoming a symbolic building for Ta…

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Takeshi Public Hall Memorial Museum, Echizen City

Ikegami Sunflower Park

Ikegami Sunflower Park, located along the Sakai Northern Wide-Area Farm Road "Fruit Line," features approximately 300,000 sunflowers reaching their peak bloom around August each year. Covering a total area of about 50,000 square meters—roughly the …

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Ikegami Sunflower Park

Asahi Family Inn

This inn boasts a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where you can fully enjoy seaside bathing, business trips, and fishing charters, along with heartwarming fish dishes made with local ingredients. In winter, savor crab and pufferfish while listenin…

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Asahi Family Inn

Squid Fishing Experience

Experience night squid fishing off the coast of Echizen Misaki. Catch plenty to take home as souvenirs.

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Squid Fishing Experience

Create your own sunglasses from a selection of approximate…

Highlights Inui Lens specializes in sunglass lenses. It is also a company dedicated to protecting eyes from harmful elements like ultraviolet rays, which can cause eye diseases. Experience creating safe and secure sunglasses—something only Inui Len…

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Fukui Prefecture Horticultural Experience Facility: Hortic…

The Garden LABO Hill in Kuguko, Mihama Town, is a facility where visitors can deepen their understanding of gardening while having fun through experiences of 'learning,' 'creating,' and 'eating.' The grounds feature an 'Experience Facility', 'Exhib…

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Roadside Station Nadasho

The local products hall features specialties from the region and surrounding areas. We invite you to savor our exclusive natural yam gelato, made with Nata-jo's specialty natural yams.

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Roadside Station Nadasho

Echizen Suisen no Sato Park

Echizen narcissus, said to have originated in Fukui City's Koshino district, is cultivated and displayed year-round, allowing visitors to enjoy the flowers and fragrance anytime. You can also relax on the park lawn while gazing at the magnificent v…

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Echizen Suisen no Sato Park

Shino Saltworks / Shino-ya

At the saltworks standing at one of Echizen Coast's most spectacular viewpoints, salt is carefully crystallized by boiling rich seawater over wood fires. At the adjoining shop "Shinoya," which shares and connects stories of people and things, we of…

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Shino Saltworks / Shino-ya

Izumi Maesaka Family Travel Village Maesaka Campground

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, this accommodation is perfect for families and groups. Enjoy camping in tents or staying in cabins while immersing yourself in Izumi's natural beauty. With restrooms and a cooking facility available, comfortabl…

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Izumi Maesaka Family Travel Village Maesaka Campground

Interact with Geisha and Experience Traditional Entertainm…

After enjoying the songs and dances of the Ashihara geisha, you can casually experience drumming and traditional parlor games like "Toratora" and "Konpira Funabune." Finally, take a commemorative photo with the Ashihara geisha to cherish as a trave…

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Site of Yuri Kōsei's Residence

This is the place where Yuri Kōsei (Mitsuo Hachirō) lived, who rebuilt the finances of the Fukui domain and drafted the original version of the "Five Charter Oaths," titled "Outline of the Principles of Government," for the new government. It is sa…

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Site of Yuri Kōsei's Residence

Site of the Tobacco Inn

In November 1867, before Sakamoto Ryoma was assassinated, he met with Yuri Kōsei at this inn to discuss plans for the new government. It is said they talked late into the night about Japan's future. A stone monument was erected on the site of the i…

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Site of the Tobacco Inn
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